Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Renewable energy. In one hour we get enough sunlight on the earth to power the planet for a year. The molecular design of new materials for efficient harvesting of photons from the sun is promising. But storing that energy requires the next generation of batteries: sustainable, safe, and high-energy. Alan Heeger, Lon Bell and Jean-Marie Tarason explore new ways to meet our energy needs. Series: Summit on Energy Efficiency [11/2009] [Science] [Show ID: 17378]]]>http://youtube.com/?v=9PLlTCn1XSoToward a More Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Sourcesenergy, renewable, conservationUCtelevisionRenewable Energy-Magnetic Power-Amplified ElectricityRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

www.greenpowerscience.com Denise had some fun cooking fish with a large Fresnel Lens. The Fish cooked from near frozen to perfect in about 4 minutes. Solar Cooking Video. Music from www.stock20.com great production tracts for professional videos.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

www.greenpowerscience.com Denise had some fun cooking fish with a large Fresnel Lens. The Fish cooked from near frozen to perfect in about 4 minutes. Music from www.stock20.com great production tracts for professional videos.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

Tyler Suiters anchors this afternoon's Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, DC. On the program: - The EPA proposes revoking a rule involving the emissions of existing industrial facilities. - G20 leaders call for a clean energy agreement in advance of the next major meeting. - Energy Secretary Steven Chu says the natural gas industry should prepare for more hydrofracking regulations. To see Susan mcginnis' in-depth report on shale and hydrofracking, click HERE. - The EPA holds a briefing to unveil a study on the impacts of greenhouse gas regulations on the poor. - Nissan announces the sticker price for its all-electric Leaf. To see our Tyler Suiters' conversation with CEO Carlos Ghosn at the car's unveiling, click HERE. - fedex is adding all-electric vehicles to its fleet of delivery trucks. www.cleanskies.comRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, which goes on sale this fall, will become the most fuel efficient luxury vehicle on the market. Yet, it's the most modest step in Ford's electric-drive plan.

Ford CEO Alan Mulally opened the New York International Auto Show with a keynote outlining the company's roadmap for greener cars and trucks. Mulally said there is still "so much room to improve the internal combustion engine," but said the company plans to roll out more hybrids and electric vehicles.

Ford demonstrated its commitment to its hybrid and electric car plan by unveiling the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid�the first of five new electric-drive vehicles expected in the next four years. Unlike competitors that announce green vehicles years before release, Ford chose to introduce the MKZ Hybrid only months before it will go on sale. The hybrid, the first from Lincoln, will be available this fall.

While the MKZ Hybrid�expected to deliver 41 mpg in the city� could beat all other luxury models in terms of fuel economy numbers, it�"s the most conservative of the four new electric-drive vehicles coming from Ford. The MKZ Hybrid is essentially an upscale and low-volume version of the company�"s award-winning Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Sen. Susan Collins talks to Clean Skies News about The CLEAR Act, her bill to establish a carbon market through a cap-and-dividend system. The Maine Republican explains why her plan should be included in Senate climate legislation, what she's hearing about the Senate bill-writing process, and where she and President Obama have common ground on climate issues.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Susan mcginnis anchors this afternoon's Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, DC. On the program: - The EPA details a phase-in plan for regulating greenhouse gases. -Several nations get a cold shoulder as arctic climate talks get underway in Canada. -Rajendra Pachauri, head of the UN IPCC, has been cleared of accusations of taking payments from the private sector. -Consol Energy has the go-ahead for its $3 1/2 billion purchase of most of Dominion Resources' Appalachian oil and gas exploration and production business. -Siemens says it will build a new $120 million wind turbine plant in the UK, adding 700 jobs. www.cleanskies.comRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

Why pay thousands of dollars for solar energy (7000 average cost) when you can build your own solar panel system for just a fraction of the retail cost? You can build a single solar panel, or you can build an entire array of panels.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

Nissan today announced pricing for the Nissan Leaf electric car. The suggested retail price will be $32,780, while a monthly lease will cost $349 per month. A vast array of federal and state consumer incentives, including a $7,500 tax credit, will reduce the total purchase price. The 2011 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011. Nissan will begin taking consumer reservations for the Nissan LEAF April 20.

Local incentives include a $5,000 statewide tax rebate in California; a $5,000 tax credit in Georgia; a $1,500 tax credit in Oregon; and carpool-lane access in some states, including California.

In California, which is expected to be the biggest market for the Leaf, the combined federal and state tax credits would effectively reduce the total purchase price to the low-$20,000s. Of course, consumer would not receive the benefit until tax time�and will still need to pay for or finance the entire cost.

Nissan begins accepting reservations on April 20 first from people who have signed up on NissanUSA.com, and, after a brief introductory period, to all interested consumers. Consumers will be required to pay a $99 reservation fee, which is fully refundable. Reserving a Nissan LEAF ensures consumers a place in line when Nissan begins taking firm orders in August, as well as access to special, upcoming Nissan LEAF events.

The vehicle at the SV trim level is well-equipped with a variety of standard features, including an advanced navigation system and Internet/smart phone connectivity to the vehicle, enabling pre-heat/pre-cool and charging control. Other standard amenities include Bluetooth connectivity; Intelligent-key with push button start; Sirius/XM satellite radio capabilities and roadside assistance. Safety features include vehicle dynamic control (stability control), traction control and six airbags. The SL trim level, available for an additional $940, adds features including rearview monitor, solar panel spoiler, fog lights, and automatic headlights.

By exploiting the powers of nanotechnology and taking advantage of nontoxic, Earth-abundant materials, Berkeley Lab's Cyrus Wadia has fabricated new solar cell devices that have the potential to be several orders of magnitude less expensive than conventional solar cells. And, by mastering the chemistry of these materials�and the economics of solar energy�he envisions bringing electricity to the 1.2 billion people now living without it. Series: Science at the Theater [9/2009] [Science] [Show ID: 16917]]]>http://youtube.com/?v=a4XSB7CPl_MSolar Energy to 7 Billion Peoplesolar, cell, nanotechnology, energy, cyrus, wadiaUCtelevisionChina's Influence on Solar EnergyRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

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The field of hybrid gas-electric vehicles is expected to triple from about 20 today to 60 or more by the middle of this decade. If current trends continue, much of that growth will come in the luxury segment. Ford will offer a Lincoln MKZ Hybrid�essentially a luxury version of the Ford Fusion Hybrid�later this year. That news, which leaked out prior to the official announcement from the New York Auto Show, follows last month�"s reports from Mercedes and Lexus that more luxury hybrids are on the way.

Is the availability of the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid worth getting excited about? Yes and no. The MKZ Hybrid will beat the fuel economy of the Lexus HS 250h by about 6 mpg�while providing room for an additional passenger. Moreover, Lincoln�"s first hybrid could more than double the conventional MKZ�"s current 18 mpg in city mileage. That�"s a big deal.

Unfortunately, the conventional Lincoln MKZ is not a big seller�so don�"t expect much of an impact on overall hybrid sales. That follows a pattern in which Ford produces a stellar hybrid product and puts marketing dollars behind it�but fails to pump out enough units to raise it above niche status.

Luxury Brands Go All Hybrid

There�"s more cause for celebration�sort of�for green car fans. Numerous media outlets are reporting that Mercedes-Benz will go 100-percent hybrid with its next-generation S-Class lineup in America�excluding the $130,000 AMG models. In other words, you won�"t be able to buy an S-Class that doesn�"t have a hybrid system�lifting the fuel economy of the entire line. Bear in mind that the S400 Hybrid is the least expensive of the S-class models�although it sells for nearly $90,000. The other S-Class models move up in price toward Tesla territory and beyond. That renders the impact of an all hybrid Mercedes segment as mostly symbolic�until Mercedes goes all hybrid for the relatively proletariat E or C classes.

enviromission Limited (www.enviromission.com.au) produced this 5 minute video on the pilot plant in Spain. It is an older video (2000) but gives a decent understanding of the solar tower concept. enviromission, Ltd. (US Market: EVOMY, Australian Exchange: EVM) is a renewable energy developer of sustainable "green" energy solutions for the energy market. enviromission aims to be one of Australia's leading producers of clean renewable energy. enviromission holds the proprietary rights to Solar Tower technology, a large-scale renewable energy technology based on simple fundamentals of physics -- hot air rises. Solar Tower technology has the potential to offer competitive renewable energy with equal reliability to fossil fuel generators. A single 200MW Solar Tower power station will provide enough electricity to power around 400000 households. The energy output will represent an annual saving of more than 1960000 tonnes of greenhouse CO2 gases from entering the environment when compared to brown coal emissions in Victoria. The greenhouse savings equate to the removal of approximately 500000 cars from the road. The Australian Solar Tower project consists of six distinct phases, the first two of which (project optimization and pre-feasibility commercialization) have already been completed. The third phase (final feasibility), paving the way for the implementation of the next three phases (final design, construction, and commercial operation).Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

Renewable energy. In one hour we get enough sunlight on the earth to power the planet for a year. The molecular design of new materials for efficient harvesting of photons from the sun is promising. But storing that energy requires the next generation of batteries: sustainable, safe, and high-energy. Alan Heeger, Lon Bell and Jean-Marie Tarason explore new ways to meet our energy needs. Series: Summit on Energy Efficiency [11/2009] [Science] [Show ID: 17378]Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

This video inaugurates a new series, that will augment, but not replace, "Climate Denial Crock of the Week". Many people seem to think dealing with climate change will bring poverty and limit human development. The truth may be exactly the opposite. Moving to a world of where we aren't fighting each other over the last few drops of oil, where energy is free, will mean a better life, with greater opportunities even for an expanding population. If we make the right decisions, we could be on the verge of the most prosperous period in human history. Climate Denial Crocks will be back soon to tweak trolls and ding deniers. www.ferc.gov www.environmentamerica.org www.udel.edu www.udel.edu newenergynews.blogspot.com climateprogress.orgRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

Raising the share of renewable energy from 8.5% to 20% in the overall energy consumption is a necessary contribution to the global fight against climate change and towards better control over our energy dependence. The various uses of renewable energy are examined: electricity through wind and hydraulic energies; electricity or heat through geothermal and solar energies; electricity, heat, and biofuel coming from biomass. The EU is a world leader in the use and deployment of technologies that exploit renewable energy sources, providing over 350.000 jobs and an annual turn-over of � 30 billion. Download: ec.europa.eu. ec.europa.euRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

Carsten Westergaard [Global Technology Director, Vestas] Abstract: Wind energy is a fascinating collection of multi-disciplinary engineering. Harvesting the wind efficiently, we have to understand the metrological conditions, the climate, and the turbulence induced by the landscape in order predict the lifetime performance parameters. We can design the turbines using all of our knowledge from civil, mechanical and electrical engineering to deliver a cost-efficient energy that can compete with other energy sources in todays modern society. Now, the goal of the United States is to have 20% of the electrical energy generated by wind. We will need to understand the logistic chain and the infrastructure required to install and operate turbines. Vestas currently has a fleet of more than 35000 turbines, and we are installing one turbine every four hours somewhere on the planet. Biography: Dr. Carsten Hein Westergaard earned his phd in 1994 at the Danish Technical University. His dissertation titled: "PIV measurements of turbulent structures" encompassed optical computing and optical flow measurements. Part of his research was completed with Prof. Ronald Adrian at University of Illinois. He started his industrial career in wind technology as an aerodynamics blade designer. Through the years, he has been working with fluid and structure dynamics in many different industries. Joining Vestas Technology R&D, he started Vestas office on campus of the National Laboratory for ...Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

Monday, March 29, 2010

European Commissioner for Energy Gunter Oettinger announces the Intelligent Energy Funding programme, a package worth 56 million euro, during the EU Sustainable Energy Week, held from Monday 22 to Friday 26 March 2010. Also see www.eusew.eu The future landscape of European energy supply and demand will have to make much greater use of new renewable energy sources and focus more upon energy-efficient methods. Europe is already a leading advocate in the fight to halt the depletion of natural resources and prevent climate change. The main task is now to persuade both consumers and key decision-makers of the benefits of sustainable energy production and use The Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign is a European Commission initiative in the framework of the Intelligent Energy - Europe programme, which aims to raise public awareness and promote sustainable energy production and use among individuals and organisations, private companies and public authorities, professional and energy agencies, industry associations and ngos across Europe.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

Neal Bastick is Chief Executive at Blue H Technologies BV. Blue H's mission is to become a leading developer of deep water offshore wind farms around the world dependent on its innovative patented technology. www.bluehgroup.com Blue H offshore wind farms, are planned to be far out at sea, virtually invisible to the naked eye from shore. At such locations, the winds are stronger and are more constant, ideal for generating large quantities of clean and inexhaustible electricity. To learn more about the Eco-Innovation initiative at the Lisbon Council, go to www.lisboncouncil.netRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

Sunday, March 28, 2010

solarcafeshop.com Find out (PV) SOLAR ENERGY cost, installations and capacities in any state, city or county of US Great research tool! ----See graphs, pie, & bar charts and cool infra-red maps. Check out who's the competition, and how much was charged for a PV system. Awesome free research tool.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

Saturday, March 27, 2010

This week a group of renewable energy leaders, part of the RES Alliance for Jobs, announced their plan to boost clean energy employment by more than a quarter of a million over the next fifteen years. The group's study shows they could do it 'without' a controversial cap-and-trade plan, something that may appeal to politicians in an election year. Clean Skies Dan Goldstein reports.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

Newconsumer.tv landed in Swaffham, Norfolk, to climb the uk's only wind turbine open to the public. Last week, the EU committed Europe to producing 20 per cent of its energy from renewables by 2020. In the UK, that mostly means wind power, which - contrary to some reports - is being greeted with open arms in parts of the country. One of the nation's wind-lovers is the tiny Norfolk town of Swaffham, which is already home to two major turbines and has just received a planning application for another six.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Didier Houssin, director of the International Energy Agencys Directorate of Energy Markets and Security, talks about the prospect of gas exporters forming a cartel to determine supply quotas. Houssin, speaking on the sidelines of the Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit in London, also discusses the outlook for the wind and solar power industries. He speaks with Bloomberg's Mathew Carr. (Source: Bloomberg)Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

Friday, March 26, 2010

windenergy7.com - If you want a home wind turbine, fill out home wind turbine contact form and I can connect you with the home wind turbine dealer for your area. There are still areas open for new dealers to become the local source for wind/solar systems. So, if you are interested in becoming a home wind turbine dealer fill out the Contact Form at - windenergy7.com - and we can see if your area may still be open for you to become the home wind turbine dealer for your county. You will find links to pictures that I have published of home wind turbine rooftop system installations done recently. Some are featured in newspaper articles and so forth. windenergy7 LLC has invented and filed for patents on a few of the technologies that make home rooftop wind turbines feasible. We have been busy training and supporting owners and dealers from California to New Jersey over the past couple of years to expand our network of local home wind turbine dealers. Our home wind turbene systems are Wind/Solar Hybrid, and are qualified for government tax crdedits of 30%. So, for your investment made in these systems the IRS credits you back 30% within one year of purchase. You get 30% back from the IRS. So, basically the government will pay for almost 1/3 of your investment made in your new home wind turbine energy system. This includes all installation costs and expenses and is a real nice start on your investment payback. Free electricity isnt all you get from a new home wind turbine, as ...Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

www.solarenergyguide.net - How to Make Solar - A Quick And Easy 101 Guide to Solar Energy Production Making a solar at home is quite a daunting task and something that shouldn't be attempted without fully committing oneself to a great deal of work. It may not be rocket science but it is certainly a tricky and laborious process. If you are the type of person who thinks a hammer is nothing but am odd-shaped door stop, it may be in your best interest to leave the solar construction to professionals. Having said that, making your own solar s can really be a rewarding home project and by taking on such a project yourself you can significantly cut your costs - by 50 to 80% - over a commercially available solar . Since the prohibitive cost of solar s is in large part due to the high price of solar cells, you will achieve most of your cost reduction by purchasing damaged and used solar cells from sites such as Ebay. After that, using your ingenuity and some handy DIY skills, the only thing between you and a working solar is time and effort. For now however, let's take on a much more simple task and make a single solar cell. This project is great fun and can show the basic and simple concept behind solar energy. What You Will Need 1. Copper sheeting. 2. Two alligator clip lead cables. 3. A sensitive micro-ammeter you can find this at Radio Shack. 4. An electric stove or a one burner hot plate should you have a gas stove . If you are buying a hot plate make sure it's at least 1100 ...Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

Renewable energy. In one hour we get enough sunlight on the earth to power the planet for a year. The molecular design of new materials for efficient harvesting of photons from the sun is promising. But storing that energy requires the next generation of batteries: sustainable, safe, and high-energy. Alan Heeger, Lon Bell and Jean-Marie Tarason explore new ways to meet our energy needs. Series: Summit on Energy Efficiency [11/2009] [Science] [Show ID: 17378]]]>http://youtube.com/?v=9PLlTCn1XSoToward a More Efficient Use of Renewable Energy Sourcesenergy, renewable, conservationUCtelevisionRenewable Energy - Solar Thermal (Hot Water)Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

Susan mcginnis anchors this afternoon's Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, DC. On the program:- Final draft version of the Kerry Graham Lieberman bill could include "hydrofracking". Clean Skies News talks with BP CEO Tony Hayward. Click here for the entire report. - A pioneering catalytic process that turns plant sugars into premium gasoline has tested successfully, say developers Virent Energy and Shell.- The EPA wants the oil and natural gas sectors to track and report emissions of greenhouse gases.- The Air Force gets set for the first-ever flight of an aircraft powered solely by bio-fuel.- The ceos of 6 public utilities are in Washington to meet with the Large Public Power Council. The LPPC is asking lawmakers to include public utilities when it comes to renewable subsidies.- France is scrapping plans to for a carbon tax. www.cleanskies.comRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

“Given current UK electrical grid emissions, EVs are capable of emitting less than 100g CO2/km. This is 37 per cent lower than the 158g CO2/km emitted by the average new car sold in the UK in 2008. ”

Sounds good, doesn't it? However, the European Union has set a target of an average of 95 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer by 2020 for new cars. The current level is approximately 150g CO2/km so this is pretty ambitious. But bear in mind that the latest (non-plug-in) Prius already achieves 89g CO2/km.

biobum.com Learn how to make your own renewable energy. Don't pay the electricity company, make the electricity company pay you. Get started for under $200 visit biobum.com for more info :) Blogging effectively using natural resources (sunlight & wind) The future of energy is Solar and Wind. Here is a short video of some solar energy farms around the world. Enjoy Solar Energy is energy from the Sun. This energy drives the climate and weather and supports virtually all life on Earth. Heat and light from the sun, along with solar-based resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available flow of renewable energy. Solar energy technologies harness the sun's energy for practical ends. These technologies date from the time of the early Greeks, Native Americans and Chinese, who warmed their buildings by orienting them toward the sun. Modern solar technologies provide heating, lighting, electricity and even flight. Solar power is used synonymously with solar energy or more specifically to refer to the conversion of sunlight into electricity. This can be done either through the photovoltaic effect or by heating a transfer fluid to produce steam to run a generator. Solar photovoltaics provide 0.04% of the world's energy usage. There are many technologies for harnessing solar energy. Applications span through the residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and transportation sectors. Solar energy can be used to produce food ...Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

By exploiting the powers of nanotechnology and taking advantage of nontoxic, Earth-abundant materials, Berkeley Lab's Cyrus Wadia has fabricated new solar cell devices that have the potential to be several orders of magnitude less expensive than conventional solar cells. And, by mastering the chemistry of these materials�and the economics of solar energy�he envisions bringing electricity to the 1.2 billion people now living without it. Series: Science at the Theater [9/2009] [Science] [Show ID: 16917]]]>http://youtube.com/?v=a4XSB7CPl_MSolar Energy to 7 Billion Peoplesolar, cell, nanotechnology, energy, cyrus, wadiaUCtelevisionpowersat - Space Solar PowerRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Canada has some of the world�"s most generous consumer incentives for plug-in cars�and the most thoughtful pro-electric-car policies. Last year, Mitsubishi provided its all-electric i-MiEV to British Columbia government and utility fleets. The Canadian province will be among the first North American cities to roll out the Nissan Leaf electric sedan. And Toyota announced today that it will work with 13 partners test the Prius Plug-in Hybrid in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Québec. The Canada project represents a test of five plug-in Priuses, out of 600 models being tested in global markets.

HybridCars.com spoke with Larry Hutchinson, director of production planning, Toyota Canada, at the 2010 Globe Conference in Vancouver, where the announcement was made. "Canada has very diverse geographical areas. We have prairies where people drive a lot of distance. We have areas with very cold weather. Canada has a role to play in understanding the consumer and this vehicle." Canada is home to Toyota's global cold weather research center in Northern Ontario. Cold weather has a definite adverse effect on battery performance and range.

The Prius Plug-in Hybrid, expected to hit the market about 2012, promises an electric driving range of about 12 miles�boosting fuel efficiency to approximately the equivalent of 75 miles per gallon. Today's announcement marks Canada's first test of a plug-in hybrid, rather than an all-electric car.

Each test vehicle will be fitted with a telematics device to capture performance data, and partners�BC Institute of Technology, University of Manitoba, Hydro-Québec, and the City of Toronto�are being encouraged to drive the plug-in Prius in as many road, traffic and weather conditions as possible.

Hutchinson believes the plug-in Prius will find a sizable market in Canada. "The conventional Prius is now a mainstream car. And as we learn more and more about it, I think the Prius Plug-in Hybrid could also go mainstream."

The Opel Ampera, the European version of the Chevy Volt, could be built for easy battery upgrades.

Electric cars are going to be more popular in Europe than in the United States. That�"s because, by and large, Europeans have higher gas taxes, denser urban centers, greater consumer acceptance of smaller cars, and more aggressive carbon emission targets.

The importance of electric cars for the European market was underscored this week by Nick Reilly, CEO of Opel-Vauxhall, the European carmaker owned by General Motors. In a report from Edmunds, Reilly said that Opel-Vauxhall is planning to produce a series of extended-range EVs�with a system similar to the Chevy Volt�each with its own styling.

With every global automaker announcing plans for electric-drive vehicles, Opel�"s plans are not surprising. But it�"s intriguing that Reilly says the third-generation�that�"s two generations away from the Volt rolling out later this year�will have a battery pack designed to only last a few years. Current-generation hybrids have been successful because consumers can expect their extra battery packs to last the full lifetime of the vehicle�without requiring expensive replacements. Instead, Reilly believes, the goal should be to make those upgrades cheap and easy, and therefore reduce the upfront cost of the Volt and the Ampera.

Not Quick Battery Swaps, But Much Greater Battery Flexibility

The key to that cost reduction is the ability to offer the battery pack with a choice of sizes�smaller cheaper packs for shorter all-electric ranges, and larger more expensive packs for longer ranges. Moreover, owners should have the ability to easily remove and replace packs in a matter of a few years�well ahead of the 10-years of battery life expected from the first plug-in cars.

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This 45 watts solar lighting system kit is designed for use in remote homes, cabins, construction sites and other remote areas without access to the power grid. It is a durable lighting system providing extended lighting hours. Simple plug-in connections make it easy to install. A basic power controller manages the system making it easy to use. This versatile system can also power a 12 volt radio or TV.

Check solarpower4homes.net for details. Get step-by-step instructions on how to Build and Install your own Solar Panels and Wind Generators to save TONS OF MONEY on your electricity bill! Make your own FREE electricity and lower your energy bill down to ZERO. Learn how you can force your electric company to pay YOU by law for the energy that you produce! Full color detailed instructions make building DIY solar panels easy enough for anyone to follow. Find detailed step-by-step instructions at our website below. - http - The moment you construct homemade solar panels you are bound to save a huge amount of money from your decreasing electricity bills. But this would not matter if you prefer buying commercially made ready to install solar panels because this type of solar energy panel is very expensive. This expensiveness brands the entire solar energy system. However with the advent of do-it-yourself this perception is bound to change. diys could actually be built largely from material components that you can buy from your local hardware. These materials include plexiglass, lumber, screws, silicone caulk, copper wire, Jones Plugs and Paints. Diodes and solar cells may need to be bought online. Next thing you need to look into is to find a perfect location to place your solar energy panels where it can get the most sunlight. Usually solar panels are place on the south facing side of your leaning roof. But if you don't have south facing house, it is no problem, just place it ...Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Check solarpower4homes.net for details. Get step-by-step instructions on how to Build and Install your own Solar Panels and Wind Generators to save TONS OF MONEY on your electricity bill! Make your own FREE electricity and lower your energy bill down to ZERO. Learn how you can force your electric company to pay YOU by law for the energy that you produce! Full color detailed instructions make building DIY solar panels easy enough for anyone to follow. Find detailed step-by-step instructions at our website below. - http - The moment you construct homemade solar panels you are bound to save a huge amount of money from your decreasing electricity bills. But this would not matter if you prefer buying commercially made ready to install solar panels because this type of solar energy panel is very expensive. This expensiveness brands the entire solar energy system. However with the advent of do-it-yourself this perception is bound to change. diys could actually be built largely from material components that you can buy from your local hardware. These materials include plexiglass, lumber, screws, silicone caulk, copper wire, Jones Plugs and Paints. Diodes and solar cells may need to be bought online. Next thing you need to look into is to find a perfect location to place your solar energy panels where it can get the most sunlight. Usually solar panels are place on the south facing side of your leaning roof. But if you don't have south facing house, it is no problem, just place it ...Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

enviromission, Ltd. (OTC: EVOMY, Australian Stock Exchange: EVM) is a renewable energy developer of sustainable "green" energy solutions for the energy market. enviromission aims to be one of Australia's leading producers of clean renewable energy. enviromission holds the proprietary rights to Solar Tower technology, a large-scale renewable energy technology based on simple fundamentals of physics -- hot air rises. Solar Tower technology has the potential to offer competitive renewable energy with equal reliability to fossil fuel generators. Learn more at www.enviromission.com.au or the US company, www.solarmissiontechnologies.comRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

The Honda CR-Z hybrid might be the least anticipated gas-electric car heading to the market. Honda says that the CR-Z combines fun, small and efficient in a sporty package. Critics say the price�anticipated at around $20,000�is too much for a two-seater that lacks the size and practicality of the more affordable Honda Fit. They say the CR-Z�"s 122 horsepower make it anything but sporty. And worst of all, the fuel economy of such a small hybrid should be far more than its average of about 37 mpg.

But could the cool design and sporty handling make the CR-Z a sleeper success? That�"s apparently what�"s happening in Japan. After the first month on the market in Japan, Honda received more than 10,000 orders. That�"s 10 times the pace of its monthly sales target. Honda said it expects to sell 40,000 to 50,000 of the CR-Z a year worldwide, with sales scheduled to start in North America and Europe this summer. (Keep in mind that the Honda Insight got off to fast start when it debuted in Japan last year, only to fall short soon after. In the US, the Insight never developed into the �SPrius-killer⬝ that Honda had hoped for. )

Fun Factors

The CR-Z borrows much of the hybrid system from the Honda Insight�but its engine has 16 valves instead of the Insight's eight. This is to help increase power at higher rpm and improve efficiency at lower speeds. The Honda CR-Z�"s 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine�compared to the Insight�"s 1.3�is also mated to a six-speed manual gearbox�making it the only hybrid on the market available with a manual transmission. Drivers of the CVT version, when selecting �Ssporty" mode can simulate stepped shifting manually by flipping paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The "normal" and "economy" modes are designed for greater efficiency.

According to some reports, Honda is already considering adding battery storage and making the motor and inverter smaller and lighter to deliver better performance.

The wedge design features an oversized front grille with small openings on each side of the front panel. The CR-Z clearly borrows its overall shape from the Honda CRX sports car, a version of the Civic that was produced from 1984 to 1991.

CXO Sustainability Network brought to you by: www.littlefootinc.com Chris Crowley, Executive VP and Treasurer of Polar Beverages www.polarbev.com discusses the importance of renewable energy and how green initiatives make good business sense. With energy costs on the rise, its just "common sense" to operate factories as efficiently as possible and to focus on energy conservation. The latest technologies provide green alternatives that prove to be solutions to expensive problems. Chris discusses how a lighting retrofit led to his factory saving over $100000 each year on energy consumption. Chris stresses the importance of renewable energy and resource conservation in regards to America breaking away from its dependence on foreign oil. Chris encourages other factory owners and companies to look into renewable energy and help bring America closer to energy independence.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

Susan mcginnis anchors this morning's Clean Skies News Energy Report from Washington, DC On the Program: - We could see a draft outline of the Kerry, Graham, Lieberman climate bill later this week.- The government is moving to expand and strengthen the Energy Star program.- The EPA has until Friday to decide on the mining permit for the largest mountaintop removal project in West Virginia history.- Australia's Arrow Energy sells its coal seam gas assets to Royal Dutch Shell and petrochina for $3.1 billion.- NRG Energy is one step closer to building a new nuclear reactor in Texas.- Environmental steward and former Congressman and Interior Secretary, Stewart Udall, dies at 90.- Oregon's Governor is slashes the state's renewable energy incentives after he says companies abuses tax breaks.- Silicon Valley start-up develops way to capture CO2 emissions in cement.- Analysis: boom in wind development this year will be $65 million.- Chevron to announce plans to build solar panel test site. www.cleanskies.comRead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with renewable energy]

By this time next week, China�"s BYD will become the first automaker to offer a mass-produced plug-in hybrid to individual buyers. That sounds like a major milestone, but the realities of such an event tell a different story. Despite fears that BYD and other Chinese carmakers will quickly dominate the emerging global market for plug-in cars, the introduction of advanced battery-powered vehicles in China will likely occur at a slower than expected pace.

The key question is if US sales of plug-in hybrids and electric cars will follow the Chinese narrative: media buzz, fleet sales, big government subsidies, and then a long tough battle to sell cars with big price premiums. The Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid and all-electric Nissan Leaf will begin rolling out to limited US markets late this year.

The F3DM, a plug-in hybrid promising about 60 miles of all-electric range and selling for around $22,000, was first offered to fleet buyers in late 2008. Yet, the company only managed to sell about 100 cars to government institutions. On the other hand, the gas-powered F3 compact car, China�"s best-selling model in 2009, sells for about $14,000. Sales of the gas-powered F3 helped BYD triple its net income last year to more than a half-billion dollars. Last year, BYD sold 450,000 gasoline-engine cars in China, more than doubling its 2008 sales and becoming the sixth biggest Chinese automaker.

Li Yizhong, minister of Information and Industrial Technology, said that the ministry was discussing direct consumer subsidies�at least several thousand dollars� for alternative vehicles like the F3DM. Meanwhile, the government is already providing aggressive tax cuts and Cash-For-Clunkers-style subsidies for gas-powered cars with small engines.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Almost two years ago to the day, I sponsored a Green Taxi Law requiring San Francisco cab companies to lower their greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. When I announced this goal many said it was unattainable.

We thought it was not only possible, but necessary to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, clean our air, and accelerate a new green economy.

I am pleased to announce that we are well on our way to exceeding this goal. The City�"s taxi fleet as of this morning is comprised of 57 percent alternative fuel vehicles, including hybrids and compressed natural gas vehicles. These fuel-efficient vehicles have reduced gas consumption by 2.9 million gallons per year and lowered greenhouse gas emissions by 35,000 tons annually. That�"s the equivalent of taking 4,700 passenger cars off the road.

www.good.is/ecosystem Our planet is a fragile ecosystem. To keep it in balance, well have to figure out how to harness nature to generate clean, affordable energy. Catapult Design in San Francisco has one answer. Their turbines are cheap and practical, and can power a light or charge a cell phone in villages that are off the grid.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

Almost two years ago to the day, I sponsored a Green Taxi Law requiring San Francisco cab companies to lower their greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. When I announced this goal many said it was unattainable.

We thought it was not only possible, but necessary to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, clean our air, and accelerate a new green economy.

I am pleased to announce that we are well on our way to exceeding this goal. The City�"s taxi fleet as of this morning is comprised of 57 percent alternative fuel vehicles, including hybrids and compressed natural gas vehicles. These fuel-efficient vehicles have reduced gas consumption by 2.9 million gallons per year and lowered greenhouse gas emissions by 35,000 tons annually. That�"s the equivalent of taking 4,700 passenger cars off the road.

Almost two years ago to the day, I sponsored a Green Taxi Law requiring San Francisco cab companies to lower their greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. When I announced this goal many said it was unattainable.

We thought it was not only possible, but necessary to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, clean our air, and accelerate a new green economy.

I am pleased to announce that we are well on our way to exceeding this goal. The City�"s taxi fleet as of this morning is comprised of 57 percent alternative fuel vehicles, including hybrids and compressed natural gas vehicles. These fuel-efficient vehicles have reduced gas consumption by 2.9 million gallons per year and lowered greenhouse gas emissions by 35,000 tons annually. That�"s the equivalent of taking 4,700 passenger cars off the road.

Almost two years ago to the day, I sponsored a Green Taxi Law requiring San Francisco cab companies to lower their greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2012. When I announced this goal many said it was unattainable.

We thought it was not only possible, but necessary to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, clean our air, and accelerate a new green economy.

I am pleased to announce that we are well on our way to exceeding this goal. The City�"s taxi fleet as of this morning is comprised of 55 percent alternative fuel vehicles, including hybrids and compressed natural gas vehicles. These fuel-efficient vehicles have reduced gas consumption by 2.9 million gallons per year and lowered greenhouse gas emissions by 35,000 tons annually. That�"s the equivalent of taking 4,700 passenger cars off the road.

This is a 35 watt HID High Intensity Discharge Portable Flashlight. Using a Crystal Ball, Magnifying Glass, and Parabolic Mirror, Light Can be concentrated to burn stuff and boil a small amount of water. 20 MILLION CANDLE POWER 20000000 CP 12 V DC. greenpowerscience.com GREENPOWERSCIENCERead More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

Almost two years ago to the day, I sponsored a Green Taxi Law requiring San Francisco cab companies to lower their greenhouse gas emissions 20% below 1990 levels by 2012. When I announced this goal many said it was unattainable.

We thought it was not only possible, but necessary to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, clean our air, and accelerate a new green economy.

I am pleased to announce that we are well on our way to exceeding this goal. The City�"s taxi fleet as of this morning is comprised of 55% alternative fuel vehicles, including hybrids and compressed natural gas vehicles. These fuel-efficient vehicles have reduced gas consumption by 2.9 million gallons per year and lowered greenhouse gas emissions by 35,000 tons annually. That�"s the equivalent of taking 4,700 passenger cars off the road.

When industrial wind turbines which are 40 stories tall are sited too close to people's home there is trouble with noise and shadow flicker. Wind developers deny these problems exist and in the state of Wisconsin want to put them 1000 feet from houses. That's 350 steps. This video shows what happens when wind turbines are irresponsibly sited. The nation is slowly waking up to the downside of wind energy. Developers lie to residents about the impacts these machines will have on the landowners and neighbor's lives. They take advantage of those of us who want to do the right thing for our environment by telling us there will be no problem with noise, no problem with shadows, and no problem with putting turbines in bird migration flyways. The truth will out, eventually. For the residents in the town of Byron, Fond du Lac county, the truth is what they live with every single day. There is a place for wind energy. It's just not beside a person's home.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

GREENPOWERSCIENCE.COM This lizard does this every day and really seems to like it. Sometimes he gets thrown off and is right back up there again. We have thousands of them, they eat lots of bugs. ANOLIS CAROLINENSIS has been dropping in population due to other sub-species.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act into law back in 2006.

Energy industry money is fueling a campaign currently underway in California to prevent the state's landmark AB32 emissions standards from taking effect as planned. With the most aggressive pieces of the legislation scheduled to kick in in 2012, a new bill called the California Jobs Initiative would block their implementation until the state unemployment rate drops below 5.5 percent—an annual level seen only six times in the last 30 years.

Opponents of AB32 say that the stricter emissions standards are coming at the wrong time, with the unemployment rate currently hovering above 12 percent. But many question the true motives of the movement behind the initiative, which receives most of its funding from oil companies. According to EE News, $500,000 of the money spent gathering signatures to get the so-called �SJobs Initiative⬝ on the ballot comes from Valero Energy Corporation, with at least an additional $350,000 coming from other major energy firms—most of which are based out of state.

Opponents of the new emissions standards point to a letter written by California Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor, who cited flaws in the state's calculations when it predicted that AB32 would create 120,000 jobs statewide. Taylor goes on to forecast that the law will result in "near term job losses," but makes no specific predictions or calculations about its specific economic impact.

Also known as the Global Warming Solutions Act, AB32 was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger back in 2006, with the goal of reducing California's greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. In the past, California's aggressive environmental standards may have acted as catalysts for stricter national standards—the best example being 2007's Corporate Average Fuel Economy overhaul, which followed a lengthy court battle over similar increases in the Golden State. Fearing that they would have to produce a separate line of cars for the California market, carmakers eventually got on board for a nationwide increase in fuel economy standards.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Global Warming Solutions Act into law back in 2006.

Energy industry money is fueling a campaign currently underway in California to prevent the state's landmark AB32 emissions standards from taking effect as planned. With the most aggressive pieces of the legislation scheduled to kick in in 2012, a new bill called the California Jobs Initiative would block their implementation until the state unemployment rate drops below 5.5 percent—an annual level seen only six times in the last 30 years.

Opponents of AB32 say that the stricter emissions standards are coming at the wrong time, with the unemployment rate currently hovering above 12 percent. But many question the true motives of the movement behind the initiative, which receives most of its funding from oil companies. According to EE News, $500,000 of the money spent gathering signatures to get the so-called �SJobs Initiative⬝ on the ballot comes from Valero Energy Corporation, with at least an additional $350,000 coming from other major energy firms—most of which are based out of state.

Opponents of the new emissions standards point to a letter written by California Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor, who cited flaws in the state's calculations when it predicted that AB32 would create 120,000 jobs statewide. Taylor goes on to forecast that the law will result in "near term job losses," but makes no specific predictions or calculations about its specific economic impact.

Also known as the Global Warming Solutions Act, AB32 was signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger back in 2006, with the goal of reducing California's greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. In the past, California's aggressive environmental standards may have acted as catalysts for stricter national standards—the best example being 2007's Corporate Average Fuel Economy overhaul, which followed a lengthy court battle over similar increases in the Golden State. Fearing that they would have to produce a separate line of cars for the California market, carmakers eventually got on board for a nationwide increase in fuel economy standards.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

www.diysolarpanelguides.com - DIY Solar Energy Video. 10 Tips to Build Solar Panels for Your Home. Learn more about the top guides to build solar power on our site. DIY Solar Power is easy, it all starts with the right instruction.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with solar energy]

Friday, March 19, 2010

High-profile media reports of runaway cars give the impression that the Toyota Prius is unsafe and undependable. However, the hard data tells a different story. J.D. Power�the auto industry�"s top source for information about vehicle dependability�yesterday reported that among compact cars, the Toyota Prius had the fewest numbers of problems experienced per 100 vehicles over the past three years.

This marks the third year in a row that Prius took the top spot in the study.

The study, which measures problems experienced by original owners of three-year-old (2007 model year) vehicles, includes 198 different problem symptoms across all areas of the vehicle. The 2010 Vehicle Dependability Study is based on responses from more than 52,000 original owners of 2007 model-year vehicles. The study was fielded between October and December 2009�prior the most publicized reports of Prius unintended acceleration.

The negative impact of recalls on perceptions of dependability apparently did not affect the Toyota Prius in J.D. Power�"s 2010 study. Complaints to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by car owners commonly increase after automakers announce plans for recalls. Lars Perner, professor of clinical marketing at the University of Southern California, told Associated Press, �SWhen people expect problems, they're more likely to find them.⬝

Human Error?

It remains to be seen how the negative publicity will influence next year�"s study. But there�"s mounting evidence that the most publicized Prius accidents involving unintended acceleration were caused by human error�not bad brakes or acceleration pedals. "Information retrieved from the vehicle's onboard computer systems indicated there was no application of the brakes and the throttle was fully open," NHTSA said Thursday in a statement about a Harrison, N.Y., crash. NHTSA officials said the findings mean the accident was caused by the driver, most likely because she pressed the accelerator instead of the brake.

This wind turbine is based on the Lenz II design which measures 4 ft tall X 3 ft in diameter. The parts can be purchased at www.windgenkits.com It has a 12 magnet, dual rotor alternater with 9 coils. Each coil is 70 turns. The wing construction is a steel frame made of laser cut ribs with tubular spars and a trailing edge. The ribs fit into notches on the spars and was welded together. The skin is .030" aluminum that has been fastened with rivets. The rotating assembly spins on a fixed shaft. Bearings and wing spokes are bolted to the center tri-star carrier plates. The wings can be quickly removed and swapped. Currently this turbine feeds a small bank of 2 GC-110 wet cell batteries wired in series for a 12V system. AC output is provided by a 1500W inverter.Read More...[Source: YouTube Videos tagged with wind energy]

In about two years, the Honda Civic Hybrid could start using lithium ion batteries. Despite views to the contrary, the move to lithium from nickel batteries could reduce the price premium for Honda hybrids.

While the high cost of next generation lithium ion batteries is viewed as an obstacle to adoption of pure electric cars, lithium might be the key to making conventional hybrids more affordable. Bloomberg reported today that Honda�which has focused its hybrid marketing strategy on making hybrids nearly as affordable as gas-powered cars�is swiftly moving to put lithium batteries in the Civic Hybrid and its other hybrids.

Honda hopes that shifting its hybrid battery technology to lithium ion�which packs more power in a smaller space�will help the company gain an advantage over Toyota. In addition to moving to lithium batteries, Honda is planning to increase hybrid production in small and large cars and to introduce Acura luxury hybrids.

Toyota�"s recent safety troubles have created an opportunity for other producers of hybrid cars. Honda hybrid sales have been lagging in recent years. Yet, February 2010 sales of the Honda Insight and Civic Hybrid increased by 54 percent and 37 percent respectively, compared to the previous month. Sales of the Toyota Prius dropped by 6 percent in February�although the model still dominates the US and Japanese hybrid markets. Koichi Kondo, Honda executive vice president, told Bloomberg that Honda could put lithium ion batteries in the Civic Hybrid �Swithin the next two to three years.⬝

By contrast, Toyota believes that lithium batteries do not justify the higher cost, and that current hybrid battery technology�nickel metal hydride�is best suited for conventional hybrids. The company came to that conclusion last fall after conducting three years of �Ssecret tests⬝ on 126 Toyota Priuses equipped with lithium ion batteries.

In about two years, the Honda Civic Hybrid could start using lithium ion batteries. Despite views to the contrary, the move to lithium from nickel batteries could reduce the price premium for Honda hybrids.

While the high cost of next generation lithium ion batteries is viewed as an obstacle to adoption of pure electric cars, lithium might be the key to making conventional hybrids more affordable. Bloomberg reported today that Honda�which has focused its hybrid marketing strategy on making hybrids nearly as affordable as gas-powered cars�is swiftly moving to put lithium batteries in the Civic Hybrid and its other hybrids.

Honda hopes that shifting its hybrid battery technology to lithium ion�which packs more power in a smaller space�will help the company gain an advantage over Toyota. In addition to moving to lithium batteries, Honda is planning to increase hybrid production in small and large cars and to introduce Acura luxury hybrids.

Toyota�"s recent safety troubles have created an opportunity for other producers of hybrid cars. Honda hybrid sales have been lagging in recent years. Yet, February 2010 sales of the Honda Insight and Civic Hybrid increased by 54 percent and 37 percent respectively, compared to the previous month. Sales of the Toyota Prius dropped by 6 percent in February�although the model still dominates the US and Japanese hybrid markets. Koichi Kondo, Honda executive vice president, told Bloomberg that Honda could put lithium ion batteries in the Civic Hybrid �Swithin the next two to three years.⬝

By contrast, Toyota believes that lithium batteries do not justify the higher cost, and that current hybrid battery technology�nickel metal hydride�is best suited for conventional hybrids. The company came to that conclusion last fall after conducting three years of �Ssecret tests⬝ on 126 Toyota Priuses equipped with lithium ion batteries.